Respite Care in Duncan, OK: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Duncan, OK: the local picture

4,797

residents 65 or older (21% of Duncan)

70%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Stephens County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Duncan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Duncan live with someone: 70% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 2,074 Duncan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (47% in Stephens County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Duncan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Duncan compared with Stephens County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Duncan	Stephens County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	5.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,364	$52,926	—

Older residents in towns around Duncan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marlow, OK	10 mi	723	58%
Lawton, OK	28 mi	11,332	46%
Elgin, OK	28 mi	280	62%
Lindsay, OK	32 mi	345	45%
Chickasha, OK	39 mi	2,689	51%
Cache, OK	39 mi	483	42%

Hospices serving Duncan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chisholm Trail Hospice	Duncan, OK	2.1 mi	(580) 251-8764
Comforting Hands Hospice Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Duncan, OK	2.1 mi	(580) 786-0745
Complete Hospice Care Of Southern Oklahoma	Lawton, OK	25 mi	(580) 351-6565
Memorial Hospice	Lawton, OK	25 mi	(580) 585-5575
A Path Of Care Hospice Iv, LLC	Lawton, OK	30 mi	(580) 492-6166

Nursing homes near Duncan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community	Duncan, OK	0.7 mi	5 of 5	128	(580) 252-3955
Elk Crossing	Duncan, OK	2.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(580) 475-0750
Meridian Nursing Home	Comanche, OK	5.1 mi	5 of 5	63	(580) 439-2398
Gregston Nursing Home, Inc.	Marlow, OK	11 mi	4 of 5	96	(580) 658-2319

Straight-line miles from the center of Duncan. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Duncan

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,280 monthly median income of Duncan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Duncan: common questions

Which hospices serve Duncan?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Duncan ZIP codes, including Chisholm Trail Hospice, Comforting Hands Hospice Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC, Complete Hospice Care Of Southern Oklahoma.

How much does respite care cost in Duncan?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,280 monthly median income of Duncan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Duncan. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Oklahoma.

More near Duncan

More senior care near Duncan

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Duncan

More for Duncan families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Duncan, OK